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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,623.24, 272,476.33 and 55,281.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,623.24, 272,476.33 and 55,281.39 is: 82,934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,623.24 : 272,476.33 = 55,281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,623.24/272,476.33 = 55,281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,623.24x = 272,476.33 × 55,281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,623.24x = 15,062,871,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,871,148.08/181,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,934.71

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